According to Central Maine Power, about 1,200 crews from out of state have been brought in to help the restoration efforts. They are from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and New York.

There are 455 line crews and 330 tree crews at work, according to CMP spokesman John Carroll.

Utility crews worked through Christmas Day as a chill settled over the state. Some places were below zero on Christmas morning with highs expected only in the teens in many areas.

Complicating efforts are expected wind gusts around 20 mph in some places, which could bring down more tree limbs.

Central Maine Power is trying to restore power to most areas by late Thursday and potentially Friday for customers in rural places.

The storm has claimed one life in Maine. State police say a 50-year-old Knox man died Tuesday when he tried to refill a generator with gas. They believe he was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes.

Emergency and warming shelters are open around the state. For a full list, click here.